Health & Wellness
05/17/2026 · Hernando
Health Department Urges Citrus County Residents to Recognize Stroke Warning Signs
The Florida Department of Health in Citrus County urges residents to learn stroke warning signs this May, stressing that quick 911 calls can prevent lasting brain damage.
Miami-Dade Dengue Cases Spike as Florida Braces for Mosquito Season
Florida has reported 60 locally acquired dengue cases year-to-date, with Miami-Dade County accounting for 23 of those infections. Public health officials warn that warming temperatures and increased travel are expanding the range of disease-carrying mosquitoes into central and northern Florida, signaling a troubling shift in the state's disease landscape.
05/17/2026
Florida Dengue Cases Hit 60 Locally Amid 2026 Surge
Florida's local dengue fever cases reached 60 this year, with Miami-Dade and Brevard counties leading the outbreak fueled by persistent mosquito breeding sites. Health officials warn heavy rains are worsening the threat, urging immediate action to dump standing water. As travel-related cases climb to nearly 400, residents face a growing risk from this painful, mosquito-borne virus.
05/17/2026